While there’s no place like home for the holidays, sometimes it’s nice to get away during the colder months. If you want to still get the holiday feeling, these hotels have festive decor, seasonal food, and holiday experiences. For a domestic stay, check out these hotels in the U.S. that will make you feel like you’re at your home away from home.
Aria Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
Of course, the city of lights is pulling out all the bells and whistles and this year, Aria‘s “Winter Wonderland” lobby display with a Sugar Palace centerpiece that’s made of 4,000 pounds of sugar and stands at 15-feet high, is worth checking out. The patisserie team also makes chocolate coffee cups, sugar cookies, and other festive treats.
French Quarter Inn, Charleston, South Carolina
This historic hotel comes to life during the holiday season, with palmetto trees wrapped in Christmas lights, sparkling decor in the lobby, and a gingerbread house replica of St. Philip’s Church. In the lobby, guests can grab complimentary cider, hot cocoa, and bourbon-spiked eggnog.
Sea Island, Georgia
This Georgia coast resort has the Sweet Traditions Cottage, made of over 1,840 pounds of gingerbread and 820 pounds of royal icing. Kids can take a private gingerbread house decorating class inside the cottage and from the windows, coffee and afternoon snacks are served. Some highlights include storytime with Santa’s elves and over 60 Christmas trees.
